Payroll Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Payroll and/or accounting experience is required
• Ability to be organized and produce accurate results while meeting established deadlines,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruption.
• Ability to handle confidential matters.
• Proficiency with computer based software including Word, Excel, and Windows and the ability to learn in-house computer software.
• Extensive data entry skills, spreadsheet, and word processing proficiency required.
• Proficiency with desktop calculator.
• Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to work individually and as a team member

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the maintenance of employment and payroll records and processing of the College payroll
• Process all payrolls timely and with efficiency
• Ensure all federal taxes are paid timely
• Assure confidentiality and security of records and information
• Assist with processing paperwork for new hires, terminations, and employee changes
• Prepare internal payroll reports as needed
• Comply with all federal, state, and college policies and regulations
• Prepare payments associated with payroll
• File documents into appropriate files in a timely manner;
• File and maintain employment records;
• Reconcile payroll accounts on a monthly and yearly basis
• Assist with cost analysis projects, program reviews, and external reporting as needed

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS


• Demonstrates knowledge of o Payroll laws o Compliance and internal controls o Department of Labor guidelines o College policy and procedures o Trustworthiness o Confidence o Sound work ethics

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Jarvis Christian College Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

• Success in the workplace depends on a strong commitment to the tasks assigned, respect for others and confidentiality in handling, and dealing with prospects, and sensitive constituent information
• Honesty, integrity, and treating others with respect are expected at all times.
• Good presentation skills which include, but not limited to, professional dress/business attire, excellent personal grooming, and excellent verbal, as well as, written skills.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, keeping current of best practices in area of responsibility

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

• Adhere to the Jarvis Christian College Code of Ethics

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Twelve (12) month position

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